Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Position summary:
Vallen’s senior communications and events specialist is an individual contributor tasked with developing and implementing communications programs and messages to educate and inform key stakeholders including customers, management and employeesContent will be delivered through various media, including email, newsletters, video and social mediaThe senior communications specialist works with company leaders and subject matter experts to create internal and external communications in support of corporate messaging and marketing activities, developing appropriate content and distribution channels.
Essential job duties and responsibilities:
Develop content for internal newsletters, including research/writing/editing, creating photography or video assets, formatting and assembling content in appropriate platforms or applications for distribution
Lead and manage social media efforts, including creating and scheduling content
Develop, manage and maintain content for company intranet pages
Support the creation/editing and distribution of various corporate message
Support events including live and/or virtual town halls, internal conferences, webinars and meetings
Ensure internal and external messages are consistent and support organizational goals
Collaborate with marketing and communications team members and external agencies to develop campaigns and collateral
Assist with communications strategy and measurement
Additional communications tasks and duties as assigned
Job qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications and a minimum of 3-5 years of applicable experienceApplicable experience should include:
Strong communication skills, including research, writing, editing and proofreading
Social media experience and knowledge of best practices
Photography and/or video experience, along with video editing in premiere pro
Ability to work across departments and functions to support organizational communications
Detail oriented and deadline driven
Experience with or ability to learn various applications and technology platforms for writing, publishing, design or layoutApplications include: microsoft office (outlook, powerpoint, word, excel), sharepoint, adobe creative suite (premiere pro, photoshop, indesign), yammer, poppulo, smartsheet or similar applications.
Work environment (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsThe work environment is generally favorableLighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hearThe employee frequently is required to sitThe employee is occasionally required to stand and walkThe employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
About vallen
Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions and services along with a comprehensive range of maintenance, repair, operating, production, safety, and electrical products to meet the growing supply needs of customers in facilities across north america and around the worldVallen is headquartered in belmont, nc and is a subsidiary of sonepar usa, part of the global sonepar family.
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What are the benefits?
401k plan, health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid vacation, paid sick, paid personal, paid holidays, flexible spending accounts (health and dependent care), employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and a definitive career path.
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